Rising since 1987, #795 for girls today.
Popularity of Cielo since 1977
Babies named Cielo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 197 |
| 2000s | 1,630 |
| 2010s | 1,288 |
| 2020s | 1,595 |
Meaning & origin
Cielo, the Spanish word for sky or heaven, entered U.S. naming records in 1977 and has been steadily rising in use since 1987. It reached its peak rank in 2024, currently sitting at 795th with about 1 in 4,700 baby girls receiving the name. While still uncommon, its gentle sound and celestial meaning have attracted families in states like New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arizona, making it a quietly rising choice among nature-inspired names.
Cielo is the Spanish word for 'sky' or 'heaven,' derived from Latin 'caelum.' It has been used as a given name in Spanish-speaking communities, often as a feminine name, and gained some popularity in the United States from the late 20th century onward, reflecting broader trends toward word names with natural and spiritual associations.
Where Cielo is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Cielo
Names that share Cielo's style, for a brother or sister.
